Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will offer its location for a blood drive, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The donor bus will be parked behind the Emergency Room entrance. Interested donors can schedule an appointment by calling 815-772-5536. Please leave a
The deadline for the Spring application process is Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Grant recipients will be notified by Wednesday, April 27. A variety of grant making opportunities support MACF’s mission “to enhance and improve the educational, cultural, recreational, and economic environment of the City of Morrison.” MACF accepts grant applications
Marc Adami submitted this feature. The Whiteside Forum will host Guest Speaker, local resident, and American Red Cross Disaster Relief volunteer, Dave Boyles, on Thursday, March 24, 2022. His program will be at the Odell Public Library Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL starting at 6:30 p.m.
Hannah Zinke was selected as the District FFA Proficiency Winner in Veterinary Science. Hannah is a member of the Morrison, IL, FFA Chapter of Illinois Association FFA. Illinois FFA recognizes students in 47 different areas, based on their work-based learning, also known as Supervised Agricultural Experiences, or SAE. FFA members
Kathy Schmidt wrote this article. This is the first year since COVID-19 started, that Knights of Columbus members will host a Lenten Fish Friday, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. Two remaining Friday dates are March 25 and April 8,
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey prepared the article and took photos. The intriguing attraction of art of any format is the fact that often, there are no guidelines as to the required size. However, a local venue did require a specific dimension to enter its current art show. Odell Public Library,
Editor’s note: Call Stephanie Vavra (815-772-8718) for simple directions to Lot 24-Block V, West. Wanda Mathew formerly lived in Morrison, IL, with her husband David Wylie Mathew III. Years ago, David Mathew purchased all 12 spaces in Lot 24-Block V, West, atop the hill at Grove Hill Cemetery. It is
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is partnering with The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, to host a community-wide, Tiny Art Show. People of all ages and abilities are invited to participate, by picking up a “tiny art kit,” beginning Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Kits include
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce Faith Rumfelt as the new Executive Director of the Chamber. She took the post on Monday, January 17, 2022. Rumfelt said, “I am so excited to come back home to Morrison and help foster growth in our businesses
On Friday afternoon, January 21, 2022, the Editor interviewed employees of Engel Electric Company, who were installing the first of 59 lamp posts in the downtown Morrison, IL, area. The Sterling, IL, business had four men on site. Two pulled seven wires from the individual bases where posts would be
Trent Bush of Morrison, IL, a partner with Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C. in Sterling, IL, has been appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court, to its Remote Proceedings Task Force. He is one-of-two practicing Attorneys appointed to the 14-member task force, chaired by 1st District Appellate Justice Mary K.
Third Thursday gatherings at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, are always welcoming. From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., the community is encouraged to join others in casual conversation-with-treats. Ten Morrisonians braved the chill on January 20, 2022, to enjoy coffee and comaraderie. Left-to-right, seated are Everett
Editor’s note: KWQC TV Channel 6, will broadcast a short video of Lyle Bush at 5:00 p.m. The 6:00 news will include a full interview by Kyle Kiel. On Thursday, January 20, 2022, the Morrison, IL, American Red Cross Blood Drive opened at noon, to icy-cold temperatures and warm congratulations.
Governor J. B. Pritzker ordered all U. S. and Illinois flags to half-staff from Thursday, January 20, through Saturday, January 22, 2022, in honor of Child Protection Specialist Deidre Silas. Silas, a 36-year-old investigator with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, was stabbed to death on Tuesday, January
Residential households in the United States can order one set of four, free, at-home, COVID-19 tests from USPS.com. It took the Editor less than one minute to do so online, at https://special.usps.com/testkits. The United States Postal Service is fulfilling the test kit initiative of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Orders